I need some help to help a friend start her weight loss

[SamRoc]

Short story, my very good friend has gained alot of weight in the past 5 years (just like me!) Her dh left after 15 years of marriage and one child. She was devastated and put on about 70 lbs. I would love to go to the gym with her but she lives in NJ and I am in NY. I try to be supportive the best way i can, but i dont know what else i can do to help. In the summer we can spend more time together and walk, but right now, she cant seem to get motivated. I guess its the cold weather too. She has a gym membership but hardly goes. She said today she really wants to start losing weight and going out again, but she just needs some encouragment. Any ideas what i could do to help?

 

[Tarabra]

Maybe you can encourage her to join one of these message boards. When I did the South Beach diet a few years back, I was on a group w/ others who had started when I did and we really encouraged each other. It kept me motivated. There are a variety of groups on www.Prevention.com as well as this board. Good luck to her.